Sunday, 5 June 2011

AT PENTECOST, GOD'S SPIRIT CAME

I wrote the hymn “At Pentecost, God’s Spirit came” in 1993 for my induction as the Vicar of St. Francis of Assisi, Barkingside. It was later published by the Chelmsford Liturgical Committee in one of their booklets. I am very happy for it to be used and copied. It is sung to the tune Melita.

1. At Pentecost, God's Spirit cameIn rushing wind and living flame,It came with power to blaze abroadThe Good News of the Living Lord:O Holy Spirit, Heavenly dove,Send us your gifts of power and love.

2. The Apostles changed from weak to braveAnd far and wide the message gaveOf Jesus Christ, God's only SonWho on the cross the victory won:O Holy Spirit, Heavenly dove,Send us your gifts of power and love.

3. So people did the faith receiveAnd in Christ Jesus did believe;Inspired in heart and mind and thoughtThey kept the truth th'Apostles taught:O Holy Spirit, Heavenly dove,Send us your gifts of power and love.

4. And down the years until todayGod's Spirit taught the Church the Way;In danger's hour it made it strongTo work for right and challenge wrong:O Holy Spirit, Heavenly dove,Send us your gifts of power and love.

5. Come, Holy Spirit, in your powerTo guide the Church and on it showerYour sevenfold gifts, that it may beA sign for all the world to see:So shall our God be glorifiedWith Jesus Christ, the Crucified.

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I am a priest retired from full time ministry helping out where needed and based as Hon. Assistant Curate at Rush Green. I am Honorary Chaplain of the Ilford Hospital Chapel of St. Mary & St. Thomas of Canterbury.I am married to Ann and we have two married children and 4 grandchildren. I was Curate at Holy Nativity and St. Martin's, Knowle, Vicar of Cressing, and then Vicar of St. Francis, Barkingside until retirement. I am Chair of the Governors at the New Rush Hall Group of Schools